Ox people are hard-working and persistent, they can stick at a task
longer and go at it harder than anybody. They believe in themselves and
tend to classify almost everything into two basic categories, bad and good.
They hold up their high standards as a model and severely judge those who
don't aspire to maintain these same ideals.

Ox people are not social or party animals, they tend to be quiet when
in a party. Although appears to be tranquil, in fact, Oxens are ponderous
but impulsive when angry. They are capable of fearsome rages, therefore,
it is better not to cross an Oxen.

Ox people are observant, they have remarkable memories and are good
at reporting on absolutely everything they observe. Go ask an Oxen if he
remembers who were at the party 8 months ago, most likely, he will name
them one by one to you.

In the home, the Ox is a great guy to have around. In business, the
OX can succeed in the arts, a contracting business, or an estate., thanks
to their creative nature. And since an Ox is intelligent and good at his
hands, he can be a good surgeon as well.

Ox people are stubborn and dogmatic, they believe in their decision
and will never regret. They are also very close to their families. disappointedly,
Oxens often find that those who are close to them fail to understand them.
Nevertheless, they are patient, and caring and that makes the Oxen the
best friend you can ever have.

Oxens are very responsible and loyal. Ox people are seldom jealous.
but they will be jealous of their rights; and the fidelity of a husband
or a wife is one of their rights. They are very family-oriented, conservative
and faithful.

The Ox works hard, patiently, and methodically, with original intelligence and reflective thought. These people enjoy helping others.
Behind this tenacious, laboring, and self-sacrificing exterior lies an active mind. While their balance and strength inspire confidence,
Oxen can seem rigid, obstinate, and slow. They impress others as leaders, fearing neither responsibility nor risk. However,
sometimes they must labor long hours to accomplish little.

The Chinese say the time of year and day an Ox is born is important in determining lifestyle. One woman in Hong Kong bragged
that she would always be financially provided for with minimal effort on her part because she was born on a winter night. Oxen
have little to do during the winter months, she explained, because the sweat of summer and fall harvesting is over and it is up to the
farmer to feed and keep the oxen warm so they'll have strength for spring planting. Oxen born during agricultural months, however,
are sentenced to a life of hard labor.

People born under the influence of the Ox are kind, caring souls, logical, positive, filled with common sense and with their feet
firmly planted on the ground. Security is their main preoccupation in life, and they are prepared to toil long and hard in order to
provide a warm, comfortable and stable nest for themselves and their families. Strong-minded, stubborn, individualistic, the majority
are highly intelligent individuals who doen't take kindly to being told what to do.

Although Ox people don't ask to be put in the limelight, they do like to be boss, for these quietly dominant types enjoy being in
positions of power. Oxen try to instill in those around them the rigor, determination and power of work which they themselves
possess. Respecting others, they are always open to a dialogue. Even though they may not broadcast their virtues to the world,
nevertheless it is that steady, conscientious attitude that will deservedly see them to the top.

The Oxen's childhood and youth will generally be without incident. It is in the second part of their lives that they will encounter
difficulties to do with their marriage. Their partners may well take offense at their apparent indifference and seek consolation
elsewhere in an attempt to find the romance so conspicuously absent at home. If this happens and the Ox cannot put things right by
the exercise of intelligence, the ruin of the entire family may be risked as Oxen have no time for a deviation they are unable to
understand. During the third part of life, Oxen may suffer enormous difficulties but if they can manage to smooth them out, their
old age will be peaceful.

The Affectionate Ox

Oxen make solid, steady, reliable partners. They can be tender, devoted, sensual even -- but they are never romantic. Very
affectionate to those close to their hearts, they are cool and distant to anyone outside their emotional circle. Getting close to an Ox
is a very difficult thing to do, for they hold all but their chosen few at arm's length. However, once they have committed
themselves, they make loyal, steadfast lovers and are the least likely of all the signs to possess a roving eye. Casual love affairs are
definitely not the Ox's style. Although they may not show it, their emotions are deep and passionate. If their love is spurned or if
they should suffer a broken heart, they will retreat inside themselves and channel all their emotions into their work. Generally, they
make no mistakes in their judgment of others, successfully merging their romantic and family lives. Happily settled in a contented
relationship, an Ox will make a supportive and faithful partner, someone whose love grows stronger by the year and whose sterling
qualities are worth his or her weight in gold.

The Rooster, Rat and Serpent get on very well with Oxen. There are struggles and problems with the Monkey, and a lack of
understanding with the Ram and the Boar.

Popular belief is adamant that the Ox should under no circumstances set up house with the Tiger. Such a partnership would
inevitably end in a battle that could terminate only with the departure or disappearance of the Tiger. The Ox, the stronger of the
two, would keep on charging until the Tiger was destroyed. An Ox mother could never get on with a Tiger child -- better for the
latter to leave home!

February is the month of the Ox. The time of the Ox is from 1:00 a.m. to 2:59 a.m.; their direction of orientation is north-northeast.
The Ox's color is violet.

Compatibility

(1 - least compatible, 100 - most compatible)

Rat

88 - A stable and steady relationship

Ox

72 - Conservative! Mutually protect & provide

Tiger

33 - Almost impossible to make it work.

Rabbit

72 - This could work.

Dragon

52 - Don't, two of you will fight constantly.

Snake

85 - This union can be a good one.

Horse

37 - Unfortunately, they are part.

Sheep

56 - Probably not.

Monkey

81 - Nice. They are compatible and stable.

Rooster

86 - You are lucky enough to find each other.

Dog

62 - Difficult, but possible.

Pig

69 - why not, it worths a try.

Celebrities

Bach

Handel

Van Gogh

Dvorak

Walt Disney

Charles Chaplin

1999 - The Year of Rabbit

(quotes from "Chinese Lunar Calendar")

Your finance is looking good this year. Try to attend wedding if you can, as this will bring you more luck. January is the month for romance, wedding bell is in its way too. But beware of losing some small fortune. May is the month of romance, but be cautious when you drive and watchout for what you eat. Your best month will be July and October.